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US Department of agriculture experts indicate us 1 simple way to maintain the immune system healthy

Did you know the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) funded experts established that Organic mushrooms play an essential function to keep the body's defence mechanism healthy?

In a recent report published in July 2010 from Sciencedaily.com, leading reporter Rosalie Marion Bliss reported how the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers have conducted an animal-model and cell-culture study showing that white button mushrooms enhanced the activity of important cells in the body's immune system.

Agaricus bisporus (identified variously as the common mushroom, button mushroom or white mushroom) is an edible basidiomycete mushroom native to grasslands in European countries and The United States. Agaricus bisporus is cultivated in more than 70 areas and is one of the most commonly and widely consumed mushrooms on the planet.

In America, white button mushrooms represent 90 percent of the entire mushrooms eaten.

The research (Reference: http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/jul10/immunity0710.htm) was conducted at the Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts School by center director Dr. Simin Meydani.

The results suggest that white button mushrooms may boost immune function by increasing the production of antiviral and other proteins that are produced by cells while seeking to defend and repair tissue.

The study's cell-culture phase established that white button mushrooms improved the maturity of immune system cells called "dendritic cells," from bone marrow.

Dendritic cells can produce T cells which are essential white blood cells that can recognise and eventually deactivate or eliminate antigens on invading microbes.

When immune system cells are subjected to disease-causing pathoenic agents, such as bacteria, the body begins to increase the number and function of immune system cells, according to Dr. Meydani.

Regarding white button mushrooms, one easy option to implement them in your daily diet regime could be to start thinking on some sample recipes: The Masala mushroom is a nice example.

Garam masala is a basic blend of ground spices well-known in Indian and other South Asian cuisines. It is used by itself or with other seasonings.

Ingredients for 2 Serves:
- Mushrooms(chopped) 2 cups
- Onions 2
- Chilli powder 1 tea spoon
- Garam masala 1/2 tea table spoon
- Salt
- Olive oil 1/2 tea spoon
- Coriander leaves

Guidelines: (Preparation time : 15 minutes)
Heat oil and fry onion till it turns slightly brownish. Then add mushrooms, cover and cook for approximately 10 minutes.
Add all the masala and cook for a couple of mins. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

About the author - Celia Barnes writes for the nutrition certification reviews blog, her personal hobby web site dedicated to healthy eating tips to help future nutrition experts and dietitians to understand healthy eating methods for their patients.